Internal medicine trainee membership

Internal medicine trainees prior to passing MRCP(UK) are eligible for associate membership. Once you have passed MRCP(UK) you are eligible for collegiate membership.

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We want you to have a successful and enjoyable career. We know it can be demanding, so have created the practical tools and networks to support your development, in every placement. Our dedicated and thriving community is here to help you succeed in becoming a brilliant physician who delivers the highest quality patient care.

Through RCP membership, you can build relationships with colleagues across local networks, help shape local and regional initiatives, and contribute to our national voice. Together, we influence positive change on the issues that matter most to you.

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Membership benefits

As an internal medicine trainee member, you get special access to all the RCP has to offer, including:

Free access to streamed CPD content via RCP Player, including a series dedicated to trainees.
Free and discounted access to conferences and events such as Call the medical registrar.
Free access to e-learning modules such as Breaking bad news.
Discounted access to education and training opportunities to develop leadership and communication skills.
Full online access to Clinical Medicine, Future Healthcare Journal and Commentary magazine to keep you abreast of the latest developments across general medicine, the specialties and the future delivery of healthcare.
Entry into our regional poster competition and Turner-Warwick lecture scheme.
Representation and support through the Trainees Committee and the college and associate college tutor network.
Discounts and offers, including access to TOTUM Pro (formerly NUS Extra) and 20% off UptoDate.
Access to our Members and Fellows Lounge at The Spine boasting impressive views of Liverpool and beyond, free Wi-Fi, a coffee machine, access to charging points and more.
Opportunity to apply to a number of awards, bursaries and prizes that are exclusive to RCP members and fellows.

After your foundation year, we also offer the option to combine membership payments with your JRCPTB training fees.

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Frequently asked questions

You are eligible to become an associate member of the RCP if you have not yet passed the MRCP(UK) exam but are at one of the following career grades:

medical student
foundation doctor: FY1 or FY2
internal medical trainee: IMT years 1–3
staff/trust grade post holder
locum consultant
honorary contract holder
specialty and associate specialist (SAS) doctors, advanced clinical practitioners, clinical fellows, and locum consultants before passing the MRCP(UK) exam
advanced clinical practitioner: working or training in acute medicine or within medical specialties (UK only).

International physicians who have not passed the MRCP(UK) exam can qualify for associate membership.

If applying between 1 May – 31 October

Medical student – Free
Foundation doctor - £4 per month
Associate membership (UK) - £137.00
Associate membership (UK SAS doctors - salary threshold 1) - £137.00
Associate membership (UK SAS doctors - salary threshold 2) - £157.00
Associate membership (International high income country) - £108.00
Associate membership (International low income country) - £95.00
Associate membership (trainees enrolled with JRCPTB) - £73.00
Associate membership (combined with JRCPTB training fee) - £245.00
Associate membership (LTFT trainees enrolled with JRCPTB) - £50.00
Associate membership (LTFT trainees combined with JRCPTB training fee) - £222.00

If applying between 1 November – 30 April

Medical student – Free
Foundation doctor - £4 per month
Associate membership (UK) - £68.50
Associate membership (UK SAS doctors - salary threshold 1) - £68.50
Associate membership (UK SAS doctors - salary threshold 2) - £78.50
Associate membership (International high income country) - £54.00
Associate membership (International low income country) - £47.50
Associate membership (trainees enrolled with JRCPTB) - £36.50
Associate membership (combined with JRCPTB training fee) - £208.50
Associate membership (LTFT trainees enrolled with JRCPTB) - £25.00
Associate membership (LTFT trainees combined with JRCPTB training fee) - £197.00

Associate membership is renewed on 1 August each year

If you are a UK taxpayer, save from 22 – 40% of the cost of your membership subscription. To find out more about subscriptions and concessions please read our payment information document.

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The RCP Trainees Committee (TC) comprises solely medical trainees, and reflects the RCP’s commitment to encouraging physicians in training to develop active roles in influencing the future of medicine.

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